Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic
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| Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2005 - 2009 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 102.0mm x 95.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 9:1 |
| Torque | 92.94 ft/lbs (126.0 Nm) @ 2500RPM |
| Fuel System | injection |
| Ignition | tcbi with digital advance |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: 41mm hydraulic fork Rear: dual air-assisted shocks |
| Brakes | Front: double disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 170/70-16 |
| Wheelbase | 66.1 inches (1679 mm) |
| Length | 98.58 inches (2504 mm) |
| Width | 40.91 inches (1039 mm) |
| Height | 44.49 inches (1130 mm) |
| Seat Height | 27.09 inches (688 mm) |
| Weight | 675.06 pounds (306.2 Kg) (dry), 306.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.3 Gallon (20.06 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic was a v2, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 2005 and 2009. Max torque was 92.94 ft/lbs (126.0 Nm) @ 2500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 102.0mm bore x 95.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1552.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the hydraulic release.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 130/90-16 front tire and a 170/70-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm hydraulic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual air-assisted shocks. The Vulcan 1600 Classic was fitted with a 5.3 Gallon (20.06 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 675.06 pounds (306.2 Kg). The wheelbase was 66.1 inches (1679 mm) long.
2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic[edit | edit source]
Named after the Roman god of fire and metalworking, the Kawasaki Vulcan models have been on the road for over 20 years. The 1600 Classic is just one of the variants.